Rev. Alfred Jacques
Rev. Alfred Jacques, 93, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, in Farmington. He was born in Caribou on December 23, 1932, the son of Alfred Sr. and Cecile (Ouellette) Jacques.
Father Jacques was educated in Skowhegan and attended St. Francis High School, followed by college studies in Biddeford. After completing his clerical studies at the Grand Seminary in Montreal, Quebec, he was ordained to the priesthood on May 21, 1960, by Bishop Daniel Feeney at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Portland.
Throughout his priestly ministry, he served as a parochial vicar at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Fairfield; Holy Rosary in Caribou; St. Martin of Tours in Millinocket; St. Hyacinth in Westbrook; and Notre Dame du Perpetual Secours in Waterville. He later served as pastor of St. Louis Parish in Limestone from 1973 to 1977, after which he began a leave of absence from priestly ministry.
During his leave of absence, Father Jacques devoted himself to service in another capacity, building an Intermediate Care Facility and opening three group homes for adults with physical and mental disabilities. He later returned to the Diocese of Portland, serving on the Diocesan Tribunal from 1987 to 1994 and as personnel director for the Chancery from 1992 to 1994.
On July 1, 1994, he was appointed parochial vicar of Ss. Peter and Paul Parish in Lewiston, and in June 1995
,he became pastor of Ss. Athanasius and John Parish in Rumford. In addition, he served as pastor of St. Theresa of the Infant Jesus Parish in Mexico and St. Joseph Mission in Dixfield from 2002 to 2004. Over the years, he also served on the Diocesan Priests Council, Personnel Board, and School Board.
Father Jacques retired from full-time priestly ministry in 2004 but continued to serve part-time wherever needed, especially during the summer months. He made his home in Skowhegan near his sister, Della Kyes, living in one of her apartments, and spent his winters in Florida.
He deeply loved his family and enjoyed time with his nieces, nephews, and friends, both clergy and lay. He especially cherished family reunions and gatherings with fellow priests. His interests included alpine and water skiing, golfing, reading, photography, and travel throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe.
Funeral Services
A prayer service for Father Jacques will be held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 11 a.m. Both services will take place at Notre Dame Church, 273 Water Street, Skowhegan. A reception will be held after the Funeral Mass at Somerset Valley Remembrance Center, 19 Washburn Lane in Skowhegan.
